Modi and Macron discuss West Asia and securing the Strait of Hormuz.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on April 16, 2026, discussing the West Asia situation and the urgent need to restore safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation for regional and global stability. This call followed previous discussions with the U.S. and Austria, as France and the UK prepare a multilateral video conference involving over 40 nations to coordinate a defensive effort to secure the vital waterway.